Central District (Rigan County)
Central District (Rigan County)
Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ریگان | |
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Coordinates: 28°39′42″N 59°16′00″E / 28.66167°N 59.26667°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Kerman |
County | Rigan |
Capital | Mohammadabad |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 62,433 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
The Central District of Rigan County (Persian: بخش مرکزی شهرستان ریگان) is in Kerman province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Mohammadabad.[3]
History
[edit]After the 2006 National Census, Gavkan, Gonbaki, and Rigan Rural Districts, and the city of Mohammadabad, were separated from Bam County in the establishment of Rigan County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Mohammadabad as its capital and only city at the time.[3]
In 2019, the village of Abbasabad-e Sardar was elevated to the status of a city.[4]
In 2023, Posht-e Rig Rural District was established in the Central District, and Gavkan Rural District was separated from it in the formation of Rahmatabad District.[5]
Demographics
[edit]Population
[edit]At the time of the 2011 census, the district's population was 46,150 in 12,201 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the district as 62,433 inhabitants in 16,468 households.[2]
Administrative divisions
[edit]Administrative Divisions | 2011[6] | 2016[2] |
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Gavkan RD[a] | 4,463 | 4,780 |
Posht-e Rig RD[b] | ||
Rigan RD | 32,023 | 36,933 |
Abbasabad-e Sardar (city)[c] | ||
Mohammadabad (city) | 9,664 | 20,720 |
Total | 46,150 | 62,433 |
RD = Rural District |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (5 July 2023). "Central District (Rigan County)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (29 July 1386). "Approval letter regarding the reforms of country divisions in Kerman province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (26 May 2019). "Letter of approval regarding the conversion of Rahmatabad and Abbasabad-e Sardar villages from the Central District of Rigan County, Kerman province, to the city". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b c Mokhbar, Mohammad (27 May 2023). "Approval letter regarding the country divisions of Kerman province". DOTIC (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.